The No. 3-seeded Eagles (11-6) will face the No. 6-seeded 49ers (12-5) in an NFC wild-card round game, highlighting key matchups such as Vic Fangio vs. Kyle Shanahan, and the Eagles’ run defense against Christian McCaffrey. The Eagles’ linebackers will need to contain McCaffrey and George Kittle, while Brock Purdy’s ability to handle pressure is crucial. With the 49ers lacking pass rush, Jalen Hurts has opportunities to exploit their defense, especially attacking backup linebackers and young cornerbacks.
